Hunters and helpers
Animals split into aggressive threats that attack survivors and benign spawns that offer tangible benefits.
Hunter animals actively threaten players or create environmental interference:
- Apex predators: bears charge straight at nearby players, dinosaurs roam the map as hunting T-Rexes, and wolves strike in howling packs.
- Water and swarm hazards: sharks patrol through flooded floors, while swarms of aggressive bees, biting mosquitoes, and ants relentlessly sting survivors.
- Disruptive wildlife: monkeys hurl slippery banana peels, colossal apes throw players across the island, and massive snakes or octopuses grab victims.
Helper animals provide direct recovery or valuable items:
- Capybaras remain calm and heal any surviving players who stay within their radius.
- Chickens roam the island dropping edible eggs that players can collect.
- Sheep, cows, and pigs wander the terrain, providing atmospheric distraction without pursuing players.
The full animal word list
The table below compiles all 37 public animal entries with their recorded interaction profiles.
| Word | What it does |
|---|---|
| ant | Unleashes biting ants from an anthill. |
| bear | Wakes a grizzly bear that immediately charges at players. |
| bees | Releases an aggressive swarm of bees across the arena. |
| capybara | Spawns calm capybaras that heal players nearby. |
| cat | Spawns an oversized meme cat on the map. |
| chicken | Spawns chickens and edible eggs to catch. |
| cockroach | Covers the ground with a swarm of roaches. |
| cow | Spawns cows that kick players from behind. |
| crab | Spawns crabs that pinch anyone who gets close. |
| crocodile | Spawns crocodiles that snap at nearby players. |
| dinosaur | Spawns a hunting T-Rex that also triggers if you type Godzilla. |
| dog | Spawns a friendly NPC dog. |
| elephant | Spawns an elephant that blasts water everywhere. |
| fish | Rains fish down from the sky. |
| frog | Spawns frogs that lash out with long tongues to grab players. |
| godzilla | Frequently triggers the Dinosaur effect instead. |
| goose | Spawns an enraged, honking goose in the arena. |
| jellyfish | Drifts stinging jellyfish across the area. |
| king kong | Summons a colossal ape that climbs structures and hurls players around. |
| lion | A lion roams around the island. |
| locust | A swarm of locusts strips away all plant life. |
| maxwell | Spawns a giant Maxwell cat that players must avoid. |
| monkey | Monkeys throw banana peels at players. |
| moo deng | Sulky baby hippos waddle around the map. |
| mosquito | A swarm of mosquitoes bites surviving players. |
| octopus | A massive octopus grabs and constricts players with its tentacles. |
| penguin | Spawns penguins that slide around on their bellies. |
| pig | Spawns oinking pigs that roam around the map. |
| rabbit | Spawns bunnies that continuously multiply across the arena. |
| rat | Floods the entire island with a swarm of rats. |
| shark | Spawns a shark swimming through flooded flooring. |
| sheep | Releases a skittish flock of sheep onto the map. |
| snake | Summons a huge snake that lunges toward players. |
| spider | Summons a massive spider alongside her brood. |
| whale | Drops a whale flat onto the island surface. |
| wolf | Brings in a howling pack of wolves. |
| worm | Summons a huge worm erupting straight from the ground. |
Which animals are worth writing
Choosing the right animal word depends on whether you need to pressure entrenched opponents or recover personal health.
High-value animal words:
- Dinosaur: summons an aggressive T-Rex that stalks survivors across open ground, forcing opponents out of cover. Typing Godzilla also triggers this effect.
- Shark: pairs well with flood or tsunami hazards, forcing players to abandon water-covered ground to avoid being mauled.
- Capybara: serves as a dependable utility word when you take heavy damage, providing healing without requiring combat.
- Bees: releases a swarm that harasses opponents who hide in tight spots, making defensive camping difficult.
Animals with limited offensive impact:
- Whales drop flat onto the terrain, acting more like temporary physical barriers than active hunters.
- Chickens and ducks provide edible resources or harmless movement, offering no threat to opposing players.
How to break an animal chase
Escaping aggressive animals requires steady movement and clear routing rather than frantic sprinting into dead ends.
To shake a predatory animal:
- Maintain continuous movement across open ground; stopping or hesitating allows charging animals like bears and wolves to close the gap quickly.
- Avoid boxing yourself into narrow dead ends or blind corners where turning around becomes impossible.
- Against the hunting T-Rex, maintain distance and keep your escape path clear. While climbing to higher ground can create momentary breathing room, it does not function as an absolute counter.
- Keep in mind that animal hunters rely on proximity and line-of-sight tracking; walking quietly applies to specific monsters like Siren Head and Monster, not standard wildlife.